Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic GF6

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 5 years after the GF6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got external dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the GF6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and GF6 is 55 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and GF6.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II provides an edge in sensor technology.